Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong is a serene Buddhist retreat located in Bai Huong, offering a peaceful atmosphere with a striking white statue of Avalokitesvara overlooking the sea. The temple serves as a spiritual anchor for the local fishing community and provides visitors with panoramic views of the Cham Island coastline. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about it.
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Must Knows about Cham Islands Vietnam
– Location: Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam, Vietnam
– Name of islands: Hon Lao (‘beach sheoak island’), Hon Dai (‘long island’), Hon Mo (‘tomb island’), Hon La (‘leaf island’), Hon Kho Me (‘dry island the mother’ or ‘big dry island’), Hon Kho Con (‘dry island the baby’ or ‘small dry island’), Hon Tai (‘ear island’), Hon Ong (‘uncle island’)
– Other name(s): Hoi An Islands,
– Name’s meaning: ‘islands of Cham people’ (Cham people lived here before 14th century)
– Area: 16,16 km2
– Population: 2,300 people
– Ticket price: 70,000 VND/adult & children above 1,3m, 35,000 VND/children from 1 to 1,3m, free for smaller kids
– Extra fee: ecological fee (20,000 VND/person), boat transfers, tour, food & drink, shopping
– Reason(s) to visit: beautiful beaches, one of the best snorkeling/diving place in Vietnam
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-islands-travel-guide
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national marine park (2003), Unesco world biosphere reserve (2009)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong (Cham Island) on Map
Better to Know about Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong on Cham Island
Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong is a Buddhist temple at Bai Huong Village on Cham Island. It’s close to Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers.
Today, local people worship Shakyamuni Biddha at Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong. Shakyamuni Buddha was a spiritual sage from ancient India who attained full enlightenment after renouncing his princely life to discover the root cause of human suffering. He founded Buddhism by teaching a path of moderation, mindfulness, and ethical living, aimed at achieving a state of ultimate peace known as Nirvana.
In the front of the worshipping hall, visitors will see a stone statue of Lady Buddha (or Godess of Mercy). This buddha is often associated with the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara or Guan Yin, is a symbol of infinite compassion and mercy who hears the cries of all sentient beings. She is frequently depicted as a towering, elegant figure in white robes, standing as a protector for sailors and a spiritual guardian of the sea.
In the garden of Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong, there is also a stutue of Reclining Buddha. It represents the historical Buddha during his last moments on earth, depicting him lying on his right side as he enters Parinirvana, or final liberation from the cycle of rebirth. This iconic pose symbolizes the ultimate state of peace and serenity, serving as a reminder to followers of the transition from physical existence to spiritual transcendence.
It’s possible to see holy trees in Buddhism like bodhi tree, banyan tree, cannonball tree,… The cannonball tree (Couroupita guianensis) is frequently planted at Buddhist temples and is often associated with the Buddha’s birth and passing because its unique, fragrant flowers resemble the sacred Sal tree mentioned in scriptures. While not the botanically original Sal tree of ancient India, its striking blossoms and hood-like petals have made it a modern symbolic substitute in many Southeast Asian spiritual landscapes.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours to Cham Islands with boat, snorkeling and beach.
Details of the tour from Da Nang: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-da-nang/
Details of the tour from Hoi An: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-hoi-an/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
How to Get to Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong on Cham Island
Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong is located in Bai Huong Village on the largest island of Cham Islands archipelago – Hon Lao, approximately 15 kilometers off the coast of Hoi An in central Vietnam.
To get to Hon Lao, visitors can take boat from Cua Dai Port (speed boat or ferry boat or local wooden fishing boat). After 20-30 minutes, visitors are dropped off at Bai Lang Pier. From this place, it’s needed to rent a motorbike or motorbike rider to Bai Huong Village (5km from Bai Lang). The price is 200.000-400.000 VND for a round trip.
From Cua Dai Port, visitors can hire a private speed boat to Bai Huong and then visit Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong, but this way is quite expensive.
Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong is not in the itinerary of any tours to Cham Island, therefore visitors need to stay overnight if like to see Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong. If stay in Bai Huong, just walk to Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong. It’s on the pier and the Ancestral Temple for Swallow Nest Gatherers (Mieu To Nghe Yen). If stay in Bai Lang, take a motorbike.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours to Cham Islands with boat, snorkeling and beach.
Details of the tour from Da Nang: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-da-nang/
Details of the tour from Hoi An: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-hoi-an/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Places to Visit in Cham Islands Besides Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong
– Beaches: Bai Ong Beach, Bai Chong Beach, Bai Xep Beach, Bai Lang Beach, Bai Bac Beach, Bai Bim Beach.
– Islands: Hon Lao Island, Hon Dai Island, Hon Mo Island, Hon Tai Island, Hon La Island, Hon Kho Me Island, Hon Kho Con Island, Hon Nhon Island, Hon Ong Island.
– View points: Eo Gio
– Others:
+ Bai Lang (fishing village): Hai Tang Pagoda, Tan Hiep Market, Xom Cam Well, Tinh Xa Ngoc Tuyen (Buddhist temple), Au Thuyen (typhoon shelter),…
+ Bai Huong (fishing village): Mieu To Nghe Yen (Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers), Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong (Buddhist temple),…
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours to Cham Islands with boat, snorkeling and beach.
Details of the tour from Da Nang: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-da-nang/
Details of the tour from Hoi An: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-hoi-an/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Cham Island Self-Guided Itinerary for First Timers
Here are recommended itineraries in Cham Islands for first time visitor:
– Cham Island 1-day itinerary: Cua Dai Port (8:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30) – Bai Xep Beach or Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling) – Bai Lang Village (13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day. See details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-without-tour/
– Cham Island itinerary for 2 days 1 night:
+ Day 1: Cua Dai Port (8:00/9:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30/9:30) – Bai Xep Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Chong Beach and Bai Huong Village if have time. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 2: Eo Gio (watching sunrise) – Tan Hiep Market – Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling) – Bai Lang Village (13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day.
– Cham Island itinerary for 3 days 2 nights:
+ Day 1: Cua Dai Port (8:00/9:00) – Bai Lang Village (8:30/9:30) – Bai Xep Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Lang. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 2: Eo Gio (watching sunrise if like) – Tan Hiep Market – Bai Ong Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Hon Dai Island (snorkeling if like) – Lunch at Bai Ong or Bai Lang – Bai Chong Beach and Bai Huong Village – Hon Tai Island (snorkeling/diving if like) – Bai Lang. Dinner in Bai Lang.
+ Day 3: Go around Cham Island by motorbike – Bai Bac Beach (swimming, sun bathing, relaxing, taking photo,…) – Bai Lang Village (lunch, check out, take boat back at 13:00) – Cua Dai Port (13:30). Visit An Bang Beach if need one more beach for the day.
See full itineray for 2 days and 3 days in this blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-itinerary/
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours to Cham Islands with boat, snorkeling and beach.
Details of the tour from Da Nang: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-da-nang/
Details of the tour from Hoi An: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-day-tour-from-hoi-an/
To book, contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Guided Tours to Cham Islands Hoi An Vietnam
Here are the best tours to Cham Islands in Hoi An:
– Cham Island Day Tour from Da Nang with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Day Tour from Hoi An with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Diving Tour by Wooden Boat
– Cham Island Tour from Da Nang Port (Tien Sa Port)
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Coconut Village
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Ancient Town
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Photos, Videos about Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong (Cham Island)
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